This post was updated May 9 at 11:27 p.m. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but fellow Bruins and Los Angeles community members say awareness and advocacy are important all year round. Read more...
Royce Quad was once an epicenter of student life at UCLA. Now, in the digital age, the Quad is an attempt to recreate these discussion spaces online. Come to the Quad for analysis, explanation and student narratives about life on and off campus, within and without Westwood.
Student Life, The Quad
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April 28, 3:19 pm
The Quad: Pre-med students switch educational paths, explore different careers
As daunting as it may seem to pick a career path fresh out of high school, the good news is you can always change your major – around 30% of UCLA students do. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations Director)
Student Life, The Quad
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April 26, 7:14 pm
The Quad: Embracing neurodiversity in education with Autism Acceptance Month
April has traditionally been known as Autism Awareness Month, but many are pushing to celebrate neurodiversity with Autism Acceptance Month instead. The significance behind awareness versus acceptance is nuanced. Read more...
Photo: (Cat Nordstrom/Daily Bruin)
The Quad
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April 23, 1:09 pm
Week four: UC plan to require COVID-19 vaccines, women’s soccer conference awards
This Week in the News serves as The Quad’s space for reflection on current events at and around UCLA. Every week, Daily Bruin staffers will analyze some of the most significant stories to keep readers up to speed. Read more...
Photo: (Left to right: Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor, Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin)
The Quad
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April 22, 3:13 pm
Throwback Thursday: Getting into the weeds of UCLA’s past 4/20 celebrations
The date April 20 has long held significance for marijuana users and popular culture fanatics alike. The Quad is looking into the Daily Bruin’s past coverage of 4/20 celebrations and exploring how attitudes surrounding marijuana may have shifted over time. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin archives)
Student Life, The Quad
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April 21, 7:05 pm
The Quad: Growing political polarization distracts from shared goals, hinders progress
The last few years have seen an increase in partisanship – according to the Pew Research Center, the approval rating of the president has never been more polarized than under the Trump administration. Read more...
Photo: (Jaelen Cruz/Daily Bruin)
The Quad
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April 19, 5:18 pm
The Quad: Exploring how the term ‘Latinx’ has catalyzed a conversation on gender inclusivity
LGBTQ+ activists, allies and linguists have long advocated for gender-neutral language. But things can get complicated when words are gendered down to their very composition. “Latinx,” a nonbinary word used to refer to people who are from or descend from Latin America, was added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary in 2018. Read more...
Photo: (Jaelen Cruz/Daily Bruin)